Prepress

Objectives
Understand the stages of production of the graphic object;
Identify/characterize printing processes;
Acquire knowledge in analog and digital imposition;
Be able to use specific software;
Distinguish between different file formats;
Understand color management systems.

Program
Characterisation and identification of printing processes;
Printing moulds:
Classification of originals, its analysis and control;
Warping technologies and its densitometric applications;
Measuring/calibration instruments and control scales;
Text-image processing and integration;
Manual and digital page-setting;
Workflows CtF, CtP, CtS, CtC.

Method of interaction
Lectures supported by audiovisual resources and analogue/digital case studies.
Hands-on practice of manual, mechanical and computer-aided production of several types of printing moulds.